Lincoln, NE → Ithaca, NY · Long-distance move
About 1,234 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,650–$8,400, delivery in 3–7 days, 160 carriers on the Lincoln side and 98 in Ithaca.
Moving from Lincoln to Ithaca is a long-distance move of roughly 1,234 road miles, heading east from Nebraska to New York.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,650 to $8,400 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 59 min.
On the Lincoln side there are 160 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (83 of them authorized for interstate work), and 98 around Ithaca (36 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Ithaca.
Lincoln has a population of about 301,522 and Ithaca about 32,000. Ithaca is the denser city (5,958 people per square mile versus 2,979 in Lincoln), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New York is a higher-cost state than Nebraska, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,260 | $2,750 | $3,360 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,390 | $4,130 | $5,040 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,650 | $6,880 | $8,400 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,030 | $11,020 | $13,440 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,420 | $15,150 | $18,480 |
$1,720–$2,430
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,120–$3,120
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,650–$8,400
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,260 to $3,360 for a studio, $3,390 to $5,040 for a one-bedroom, $5,650 to $8,400 for a two-bedroom, $9,030 to $13,440 for a three-bedroom and $12,420 to $18,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,234 road miles (1,046 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 59 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Nebraska into New York makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,720 to $2,430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,120 to $3,120. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Lincoln–Ithaca corridor.